Darlington player Luke Trotman joins up for the current series of Love Island, becoming the second non league star to join the show with Oxford City’s right-back Finn Tapp also on it.
Whilst the Quakers make their way down south to Chester for their National League North clash, their defender will instead be among the contestants catching some sun in South Africa.
FOR THE CULTURE
Our boy Luke is in the villa ?
We can’t wait for all your reactions!
Make sure you tune into @itv2 @9pm tomorrow night for his bombshell arrival ?
And for more of the goss, watch #Aftersun @10pm!
This account will be run by family and friends?#LoveIslandUK pic.twitter.com/evgJqRDL5l— Luke Troy Trotman (@LuketTrotman) January 22, 2020
Luke is currently sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury for the season, with Darlo saying he has their full backing and full support.
A statement published via the club’s website, said: “The possibility of Luke appearing on Love Island was discussed by Luke and club representatives, and he is doing rehab on the island under physio instruction.
“He has also had a gym access and a programme to continue rehab. We would like to wish Luke the best of luck in his adventure.”
Luke mentioned of his injury on Instagram, and uploaded a picture of himself in a hospital bed following an operation last year. He was then told by doctors he wouldn’t be able to return to football for nine months.
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The Darlington player has already claimed to have an eye on Leanne Amaning, Siânnise Fudge, Sophie Piper and Rebecca Gormley.
“I really like girls who are intelligent, so I’d be looking for someone who’s got a bit of something about them,’ he said.
“I wouldn’t ever play anyone. I wouldn’t lie to someone and then go and do something else. I’d try and be open.”
As mentioned, he will be inside the same villa as Oxford City’s Finn Tapp, who actually did not inform the National League South side that the would be going on the show.
They tweeted last week: “The club was not aware Finn Tapp was going on Love Island – this is normal protocol for all contestants. We understand and wish Finn luck on the show.”
After finding out that a second non league player joins Love Island, fans gave their reaction…
Scenes when Trots wins the 50k prize money and donates it all to boost the budget
— Alun Senior (@SeniorAlun) January 22, 2020
Hope the girls in the villa enjoy talking about the Vanarama National League North
— Jonno Coll (@CollJonno) January 22, 2020
How embarrassing for him
— Dan ?? #TitanUp (@AfroChuck87) January 22, 2020
World's gone mad
— Ryan Cator (@RyanCator_91) January 23, 2020
And we are still paying him the alleged £500 per week? Do we shareholders get a cut of his TV appearance fee? And take it he’s excused from any club PR duties while in South Africa?
— Larry Carter (@pitlanescoop) January 23, 2020
Jesus he’s a sweet ☝?
— Sweet1️⃣ (@SuperSueWoman) January 22, 2020
‘Continue his rehab on the island’ ??
— Adam Cattell (@catter100) January 23, 2020
Fuck that I am turning it off now….?
— Peo.?⚽? (@hpoolneil) January 22, 2020
Don’t know but he could get a groin strain ?
— Darlo_Occasionals (@DFC_Occasionals) January 22, 2020
— The Last Temptation of Ken Twix (@kentwix12) January 22, 2020
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